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Su mmer 2021
Inside this issue...
Working together with Warwick District Council
New play area at Stratford Rec
Community Safety News
Protect against dog theft
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Working Together
Your District Council
is continuing to work closer with
Warwick District Council
“To create a single statutory South
Warwickshire Council covering all of
the activities currently carried out by
Stratford-on-Avon District Council and
Warwick District Councils by 2024.”
During the past year, Your District Council has been working
with Warwick District Council in a number of areas to respond
to the coronavirus pandemic in the wake of substantial losses to
income and budgets. This is coupled with the ambition of both
Councils to preserve, improve and expand the valuable services There are many similarities with
provided to residents across south Warwickshire.
Warwick District Council:
Work has already started on the production of joint local plan,
a joint procurement process has started for a joint refuse and • Shared economic geography
recycling contract and the Councils will have a joint management • Shared sense of community between authorities
team in the very near future. • Strong political relationships between Leaders
• Within the same County Council area
Working towards merging the two Councils builds on a long-
term strategic trend of significant collaboration between the Your District Council and Warwick District Council
two organisations. It also builds on strong foundations as there will be consulting with the public, the business
are similarities between the two Councils. Both Councils face community and key partners on the proposals for
significant financial pressures and need to make savings; merging achieving shared goals in the coming months.
the Councils provides the potential to improve the financial
position and ensure that local government can continue to
deliver or improve services for local communities. Your views will be crucial in determining whether a submission is
made to government to request that the two Councils formally
The two Councils coming together will create a super-district merge. Proposals will include reviewing the services provided,
which will be well placed to address some of the significant jointly commissioned contracts and investigating joint political
strategic issues facing South Warwickshire including climate leadership to create a stronger, unified voice for residents and
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change, the economy or housing. businesses in South Warwickshire.
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Helping businesses across the district
Your District Council has helped more Your District Council has made things Despite the high volume of applications
than 4,300 businesses in Stratford District easier for businesses by not making them from all sorts of businesses in the district,
affected by the coronavirus pandemic by reapply for newer grants if they had Your District Council has been working
processing and administering a range of already applied for a previous grant. extremely hard to process and pay
Government grants to keep them on the grants.
their feet. Every effort has been
made to make it as Your District Council is hoping to
Businesses in all sectors and of all sizes simple as possible receive additional funding this
have been applying for different grants for business owners summer to help those businesses
through Your District Council, and more as Your District looking to diversify or expand and
than £70 million in grants have been Council continues provide support to wider
issued as a result. to receive further business initiatives.
guidance and
The grants date right back to the start instruction For further details please visit:
of the pandemic in March 2020, grants from central www.stratford.gov.uk
relating to the Tier system introduced government.
later in 2020, through to the
Restart grants.
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The lifestyle team organises daily
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Young people have had their lives turned Good mental wellbeing is important to
upside down by the pandemic and have help young people develop the resilience
had to adjust to major changes in their to cope with life.
education, leisure and home life.
The grants will support: adventure, camaraderie and excitement.
Young people work together to complete
objectives like rescuing a town from a
rampaging dragon or saving a princess
from an evil tyrant as well as enjoying
Lifespace Trust (£3,000), based in a few tales and laughs with fellow
Stratford-upon-Avon to deliver workshops adventurers. The project encourages team
The Depot Youth Club (£2,800) run by
for girls throughout the district to build building, decision making, and inclusivity.
Alcester Town Council will train volunteer
confidence, better understand their It develops social and other life skills
mentors to work at the club, offer
mental health and the strategies that can which can be used in the real world.”
workshops and mentoring to attendees
help with anxiety and ultimately set goals who need some additional support.
for the future. www.escapearts.org.uk
Wendy Sherwood, Health & Wellbeing
Rachel Key, Chief Executive of Lifespace Co-ordinator at Alcester Town Council,
Trust, said: “After a year that has tested said: “We know that local youth clubs can
many people’s resilience and self-esteem, provide vital early mental health support
Lifespace’s RECOVERHer/Their workshop and it is important that young people
programme gives young women the know there is a place where they can go
chance to explore their strengths and Warwickshire Young Carers (£1,939)
and find support or services that they may
appreciate how incredible they are.” will purchase outdoor equipment so
need. This funding allows us to provide
they can bring young carers together for
some specific mentoring and resilience
www.lifespace.org.uk small group activities, providing a safe support alongside our programme of
environment where they can relax and social activities to provide a full package
Escape Arts (£3,000) from Stratford- learn new skills. of provision that will help reduce
upon-Avon will use the grant to deliver loneliness and social isolation for young
a Dungeons & Dragons society where Amy de Ville, Fundraising and Engagement people in Alcester.”
collaboration to overcome obstacles is Lead at WYC, said: “The funding for the
crucial. Young people from across the Recover and Reconnect project enables www.alcester-tc.gov.uk
district will meet in a supervised online us to begin to bring young carers back
platform to play the game. together in small groups to provide
activities within localities across Stratford. The grants have been awarded from
Karen Williams, Chief Executive of Escape These activities will have a specific focus Your District Council’s annual funding
Arts, said: “Escape Arts are delighted to on reducing isolation and increasing to the voluntary and community
receive this funding for a new Dungeons wellbeing after the huge impact that has sector which targets the priorities
and Dragons project for young people been felt as a result of the pandemic.” detailed in the Council’s Social
aged 13-16. The Escape Arts Dungeons Inclusion Statement.
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Warwickshire against
Domestic Abuse
The COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to individuals harassment, technological abuse,
and community groups up and down the country. The lockdown financial abuse, physical abuse, sexual
restrictions, and associated periods of isolation, has meant abuse and honour based violence.
that people suffering Domestic Abuse have been particularly
vulnerable at this time. The Warwickshire Domestic Violence Service is provided by
Refuge and can be contacted on: 0800 408 1552. The service can
Warwickshire County Council and its partners are reaching out support all victims over the age of 16.
to women and men to ensure they know they are not alone
and urging anyone in an abusive relationship to get help. The Warwickshire is here for anyone who is suffering at the hands of
abuse could be from a partner or a family member. Domestic a perpetrator. Support is available for victims looking to escape
Abuse includes coercive and controlling behaviour, stalking and an abuse environment.
In addition to the Warwickshire Domestic Violence Service, our
Talk2Someone website provides a range of local and national
organisations that are able to help: www.talk2someone.org.
uk/support-services/. This includes specialist male domestic
violence charities and LGBTQ+ domestic violence charities.
Victims of Domestic Abuse may not have the opportunity to
safely reach out for support themselves, so as a friend, family
member relative or colleague, please report any concerns you
may have. Contact the Warwickshire Domestic Violence Service
provided by Refuge on 0800 408 1552, or get in touch with the
police by calling 101. Please always dial 999 in an emergency.
Community Crime
Prevention scheme
Your District Council’s Rural Crime Advisors, funded by the
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner, are
working with Crime Reduction partners to offer a a
number of Crime Prevention toolboxes to villages and
communities in south Warwickshire.
The boxes include:
• Crime prevention materials, including property marking kits
• Crime prevention advice and a variety of different types of equipment
• Signposting to a wide range of community safety advice and support
This initiative will give our communities the tools and knowledge of how
to help protect themselves, increase their knowledge of community
safety partner services and the support available.
For more information or if your community would like to join the
scheme please contact Baz Bains or Bob Church at Your District Council
on 01789 267575 or email baz.bains@stratford-dc.gov.uk
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www.stratford.gov.uk 15Criminal gangs are
harming your community.
Community
intelligence is key,
the information you
provide may be the
missing piece of the
jigsaw that leads to
a conviction.
County Lines drugs gangs are exploiting vulnerable
people in Warwickshire. They take over their homes by
using intimidation and violence, this is a term known as
Cuckooing. Here are some of the signs to look out for:
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Is a tenant Do visitors Are curtains or Has a tenant Are there Has anti-social
getting more come at unusual blinds almost stopped leaving suspicious smells behaviour
visitors? times of the always shut? their house? around the increased
day or night? property? around the
property?
If you have concerns that a vulnerable tenant is being exploited, you should
report it to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
PROTECT
Tackling serious and
organised crime togetherCommunity Safety News
How to protect
against dog theft
Sadly, dog theft is on the increase, especially with the rise in
demand for puppies during the pandemic. Criminals see dog
theft as an easy way to make a lot of money.
Here are some ways to
protect your dog from theft
Inspector Allison Wiggin, Warwickshire Police: “We’ve also
• Ensure your dog is microchipped, your contact details are seen a small increase in reports of suspected suspicious
up to date and they have an ID tag behaviour (relating to dogs), which may be due to increased
vigilance from owners. While these reports can sometimes turn
• Have clear photos of your dog showing any identifiable out to be innocent, we would still rather be made aware. So if
marks, in case you need them for identification purposes you do see or hear anything you feel is suspicious, please do let
us know.
• Do not leave your dog tied up outside a shop or
unattended in a car “We never underestimate the devastating impact the theft of
a cherished pet can be to both the owner and the animal, and
• If you do let your dog off a lead, keep them close to you, while it is still a rare crime, it’s sadly something we are seeing
always within sight and ensure they have good recall an increase in nationally.”
• Ensure your property is secure and do not leave your dog Report any suspicious behaviour to Warwickshire Police by
unattended in the garden dialling 999 or Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.
You can contact Crimestoppers to anonymously report a crime
• Vary where you walk, including the times and locations or suspicious behaviour online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org
or by dialling 0800 555 111.
• Be careful what you post on social media, especially
if you have puppies, and ensure your privacy settings are
up-to-date Police Advice on cable ties
• Consider a GPS tracker collar not linked to dog thefts
If you are thinking of buying a dog, ensure it is from a reputable There have been rumours on social media
breeder or centre. If you are buying a dog online or through that cable ties have been placed on
social media, please consider where the pet has come from and lampposts which alert thieves to
ensure that it is being purchased legally. those houses with expensive dogs.
The Blue Cross website has a wide range of advice on how to Warwickshire police can confirm
prevent theft of dogs and steps to take if this happens - that they are not aware of any such
www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/protect-your-dog-against-theft incident in Warwickshire.
www.stratford.gov.uk
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New safety and
security services
from Your District Council
Your District Council’s CCTV has recently monitoring and response and can incorporate
undergone significant investment and different types of CCTV into the control room.
improvement, including new replacement
cameras across the district. Enquiries are welcome about how the
CCTV system could help your business or
The CCTV control room’s upgraded technology organisation’s safety or security needs,
can now potentially be used for CCTV remote email: cctv.consultation@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Hate.
Never tolerate it. Always Report it.
If you, or someone you know, are targeted by a crime To report any hate crime please call the Police on 101.
because of your disability, gender identity, race, religion or
belief, or sexual orientation, then this may be a hate crime. If it is an emergency, dial 999.
Even if an incident doesn’t cause physical harm or damage, Alternatively, you can report any non-emergency hate
it doesn’t mean the Police and local agencies won’t be incidents to the Warwickshire Hate Crime Partnership via
interested in knowing about it. Reporting any hate can help www.reporthatenow.com where you can also find more
you get the support you need, and help agencies get a clear information about hate crime and details of support services.
picture of what is going on in an area.
General Cyber Saftey Awareness The session includes:
• What a cyber crime is
With lockdown restrictions people have
• How to spot
been online more than ever before! Due to
this, fraudsters now have new avenues to phishing emails
manipulate and scam people online. • Viruses
• Phone scams
Warwickshire County Council’s Cyber Crime • Social media safety
Advisors offer a FREE one-hour session • Passwords
that covers all aspects of online safety and
• Where to report
discuss cyber-crime that is most prevalent in
Warwickshire and how to fall victim.
• ...and more!
Sessions are open to businesses, organisations, community groups and the public.
For further information or to arrange a session please contact: communitysafety@warwickshire.gov.uk
For the latest cyber safety information visit:
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safe and off the streets during
coronavirus pandemic
The start of the pandemic in March 2020 has not been easy to engage with them.
was a difficult time for everyone, but one Contactless donations
group of people who were especially “However, our team has been working
vulnerable were those sleeping rough on to ensure that every rough sleeper in for Meaningful Change
our streets. Stratford District has somewhere to sleep
during the pandemic.” Contactless technology is now available
Your District Council played a key role in Stratford-upon-Avon to make
in helping the district’s rough sleepers For some rough sleepers, the Everyone In donations to support homeless people
find emergency accommodation through initiative has been very helpful, as Your and those at risk of homelessness in
the government’s ‘Everyone In’ initiative. District Council has been able to house the area.
Under this initiative, the government some permanently through housing
asked local authorities to provide associations and other providers. The new contactless giving points at the
emergency accommodation to anyone Visitor Information Centre at Bridgeway
found on the streets, including those who Your District Council has also exercised and HR Coffee Bar on Windsor Street,
would usually be ineligible for help. its powers in order to continue to enable centralised fundraising in
accommodate some rough sleepers where Stratford town centre, as part of the
In total, Your District Council helped 66 in normal circumstances there may have *Meaningful Change campaign.
vulnerable individuals that were rough been no statutory duty to assist them.
sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping into This will make it easier for people
emergency accommodation since the “In a way, the Everyone In initiative to donate money for those who
pandemic started. encouraged some of our rough sleepers are homeless, providing a simple
to engage with the help we have offered and effective way to raise funds so
This involved identifying and contacting them in the past. organisations working with vulnerable
the rough sleepers Your District Council individuals can support them to change
was already aware of, and placing them “Because accommodation was guaranteed their lives in a meaningful way.
into accommodation such as B&Bs, hotels when it might not have been before,
or other types of emergency housing. it meant the rough sleepers who were Funding donated through the scheme is
reluctant to take up offers of help being managed by Stratford Town Trust
Your District Council also worked with previously were more likely to do so. and The Fred Winter Centre. All money
P3’s street outreach team to locate any raised will be distributed between local
new rough sleepers who needed help, and “In addition, rough sleepers who may have organisations, for local individuals,
to assess whether anyone claiming to be been asked to leave accommodation in focussing financial support to help to
a rough sleeper was actually bedding the past and then would go back out onto positively change the lives of those who
down outdoors. the streets, have been rehoused by us are homeless or at risk of homelessness
thanks to the initiative. in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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accommodation if a hotel needed any and engaging with the government’s
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complex issues that they are currently engaged with during the pandemic to
dealing with, such as drugs, alcohol and try to work towards a positive housing
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www.stratford.gov.uk 27New-style business support
for rebellious entrepreneurs
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the working The course was completely free and aimed at everyone with an
lives of our residents, with many being made redundant or interest in business, including a number of young entrepreneurs
furloughed or stuck in long-term unemployment and needing to from the local colleges. There was no experience required and
think about a new work direction or supplementary income. no need to have an oven-ready business plan. The sessions
were highly motivating and passionately led by successful
Your District Council’s business centre, Venture House, wanted to entrepreneurs and professionals.
help those who were keen to explore the idea of setting up their
own business but who perhaps wouldn’t normally engage with The Rebel Business School was held as a direct response to the
the business teams at the District Council or its partners. Rebel need for additional support to residents who may have been
Business School (formerly PopUp Business School) was brought affected directly by the pandemic and who are seeking a new
in during February to help over 100 budding businesspeople from or alternative income stream. This course was in addition to
across Stratford-on-Avon district to learn the basics of starting other popular business support programmes that are currently
their own companies and allow their entrepreneurial spirit delivered across the county by the CW Chamber of Commerce
to flourish. and CWRT.
Funded by Your District Council and Venture House Business
For more information about all the support available to small
Centre, the week-long online business programme saw its
businesses, including Venture House’s free networking
trainees attend a specialist virtual training and
events and monthly business e-updates, go to
development course.
www.venturehousestratford.co.uk or email
info@venturehousestratford.co.uk.
The free sessions connected the district’s aspiring business
owners with training specialists from the Rebel Business School,
Although the hotdesking and meeting space at Venture
who delivered a range of topics including website building,
House is still closed, the serviced offices remain open.
online marketing and building confidence.
There are currently two modern and flexible small office
space available for let (of between 11m2 and 16m2) – please
Lower Quinton resident and recent course attendee Nina Heath,
contact info@venturehousestratford.co.uk for more details.
who has set up her own photo editing and retouching business,
said: “I’ve learnt so much about how to start a business in 2021.
To book your place at our free monthly small business
The whole week has given me such insight and confidence,
networking event: www.bit.ly/vhdonuttime
especially in building my own website (www.barnphotomagic.
com) and social media presence, all from the convenience of
To sign up for our free monthly small business updates:
my own home.”
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venturehousesua Venture House Business Centre,
Avenue Farm Industrial Estate,
venturehousesua Birmingham Road,
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0HR
Rebel Case Study:
Katie Wilber, Cotswold Connected
“Before attending the Rebel Business
School, the thought of having my own
business was a distant dream.”
Katie Wilber came to the Rebel of questions around social media marketing and showed a gap
Business School for help to start in the market for my business - thus Cotswold Connected was
her social media management born.”
business, Cotswold Connected.
“Since the course I have used the website builder suggested
Cotswold Connected takes the by the course and am getting consistent views and enquiries,
stress out of social media by including from other Rebel attendees! Without the Rebel
managing accounts, creating Business School, I doubt I would ever have thought to turn my
content, boosting brand visibility scrolling habit into an actual business. Even if I had I wouldn’t
and driving online traffic - having have had the knowledge they provided to give such an
worked with event venues, photographers, hospitality, travel and
empowering start!”
clothing designers.
Katie is working on her social media management business
“Before attending the Rebel Business School, the thought of
having my own business was a distant dream. Luckily for me, the alongside her current part-time retail role and hopes to
most recent lockdown happened to coincide with their virtual eventually go full time with Cotswold Connected. Katie has gone
Stratford-on-Avon District course. Originally, I hoped to pick up on to receive business mentoring support from the Coventry &
a couple of skills... I definitely didn’t expect a whole business to Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and hopes to work with
come out of it!” the Princes Trust too.
“Rebel’s enthusiasm, structure and content was very useful Find Cotswold Connected at:
giving an excellent groundwork for anybody to start a business • www.cotswoldconnected.com
within any genre. The concept of my business actually originated • www.facebook.com/Cotswoldconnected
from a breakout session within the course. Attendees had lots • www.instagram.com/cotswoldconnected
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Venture House Business Centre is owned and run by Stratford DC in partnership with:
www.stratford.gov.uk 29PROVIDERS OF FAMILY FIRST CARE
Quinton House NURSING HOME
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of different abilities.
We have sand, sea, seagulls and
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our residents
Step inside Quinton House Nursing Home and Quinton Gardens Specialist
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years, we have given each resident a home from home family life.
Quinton House is a family-owned home and has been for over 20 years. This continuity
coupled to our team’s dedication enables us to deliver even more impressive levels of
compassionate care; the best Warwickshire has to offer, recently been awarded the GOLD
STANDARD FRAMEWORK for compassion and care for end of life .
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two people are the same. We are committed to providing all of our residents, with exactly
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Top 20 Small Care Home Groups 2020
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